A few months ago, I was laid off from my job of over 11 years. I’ve been laid off twice before, but this one hit me so hard I became physically...

Recently, while on vacation, I was talking with the young man who was setting out the beach chairs. During our conversation, I told him part of my faith story. He responded,...

A beloved Christmas tradition in the Dominican Republic is the exchange of gifts, called Angelitos (little angels). Names are written on pieces of paper that are placed in a container so...

As the Christmas season drew near, my recent health issues were limiting my ability to enjoy my usual seasonal activities. However, I found comfort in Luke’s narrative about the birth of...

Recently, a school shooting took place near my city. For days, headlines about the loss of lives and the hurting families saturated the news. Preoccupied with thoughts of the victims and...

After I retired, I worked part-time at a hardware store. But I was surprised when the boss didn’t even talk to me! He never even gave me directions or assignments. Each...

My grandfather pastored a local congregation for 20 years. Through the years, he became a father figure to them. When he died, this faith family, along with our biological family, was...

A flat tire? Not today! I had a critical appointment that morning, 90 miles away. I had only one hour to get the tire fixed and still leave on time. The...

I arrived home from a 17-month deployment in the U.S. Army to an empty house. I saw a stack of papers on the bed and felt weak as I read the...

Sharing God’s love with others, as Jesus did, should be our heart’s desire. Our words and deeds can be a bright light for others and make a difference in this dark...